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Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field
Binghamton, United States
Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field
Southern Tier New York's primary commercial gateway.
- ›Named after Edwin A. Link, inventor of the Link Trainer flight simulator, who was born in Binghamton.
- ›The airport is owned and operated by Broome County.
- ›It sits at an elevation of approximately 1,636 feet MSL.
- ›The airport has two primary runways serving commercial and general aviation traffic.
- ›Its catchment area includes the broader Southern Tier region of New York and parts of northeastern Pennsylvania.
Greater Binghamton/Edwin A. Link Field is a regional airport in Broome County, New York, named in honor of Edwin A. Link, the Binghamton-born inventor of the flight simulator. Serving the Southern Tier of New York and northeastern Pennsylvania, it has long been a vital connector for business and leisure travelers in this mid-sized metropolitan area. The airport offers a relaxed, uncrowded experience with efficient service through its single terminal.
- Main Terminal — A single, compact terminal handling all commercial and general aviation operations with straightforward check-in and security.
- Rental cars available on-site (major agencies including Hertz and Enterprise)
- Taxi and rideshare services (Uber and Lyft available at the terminal)
- BC Transit bus service connecting to downtown Binghamton
- Hotel shuttle services from select nearby properties
- Doubletree by Hilton Binghamton
- Holiday Inn Binghamton
- Hampton Inn Binghamton
- Fairfield Inn & Suites Binghamton
Inside the terminal, dining options are limited but functional, with a small café offering grab-and-go snacks, sandwiches, and beverages for departing passengers. A broader range of restaurants is available within a short drive in downtown Binghamton or along the Vestal Parkway corridor. Binghamton is locally known for its spiedies, a regional marinated meat sandwich worth seeking out before or after your flight.
- Arrive at least 90 minutes before departure — the airport is small but TSA wait times can vary on busy travel days.
- Parking is affordable and located close to the terminal, making drop-off and pick-up straightforward.
- Check airline schedules carefully, as commercial service is limited to a small number of carriers and destinations with connecting hubs.
- The Edwin A. Link exhibit near the terminal pays tribute to the inventor of the flight simulator — worth a quick look if time allows.
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